Report: Iverson, 76ers Could Be Headed Toward Divorce

When Allen Iverson returned to Philadelphia, it was supposed to be a storybook full-circle ending to a remarkable NBA career. But while Iverson’s Philly tenure hasn’t been as disasterous as his brief time in Memphis, it appears it could end in similar fashion.

Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that there’s a “strong movement within Sixers to make a permanent break with A.I.” Iverson has only played three games this month because he’s dealing with some family problems, and he’s scheduled to miss the 76ers’ next roadtrip to be with his family.

It would be a sad end to a great NBA career. When Iverson first left Memphis because of family problems, many skeptics said that it was actually Iverson’s own demeanor that caused him to be released. Now that the same issue is popping up with the 76ers, however, it’s safe to say there must be something serious going on in Iverson’s family. Here’s hoping Iverson gets everything settled, whether it means a return to basketball or not.